In the wild, hedgehogs can be found in Africa , Europe, Aisa, and New Zealand - however, they had to be introduced to New Zealand and were not native there. As pets, hedgehogs can be found all over the world.

The hedgehog lives in open forests, in hedges, and near settlementsand in public parks, in Asia and Europe. Also, there is an AfricanPygmy Hedgehog that can be found on the savannas and semi-aridareas of the northern half of Africa.

Usually from 4-7 years, although they can live up to 10. This can vary widely, depending on how well the hedgehog was bredand taken care of. 4 years is a short lifespan expected for ananimal that has been poorly bred and cared for; the latter is forhealthy hogs that are well taken care of.

well he really doesn't live with anyone in specific because of all the different events. in Sonic X he lived with Chris Thorndyke (Tails, Amy,and Cream) and in almost every other events except for Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog, in which he really doesn't live anywhere but seems to be traveling wi…th Miles "Tails" Prower. Regularly he lives in Knothole Village as a kid along with all the other Freedom Fighters, in which he has his own hut. (Freedom Fighters and other Mobain include or included Sally Acorn, Amy Rose, Mina Mongoose, Ash mongoose, NICOLE, Bunnie Rabbot, Tails, Rotor, Antion, even Fiona Fox at one time). Now Sonic Underground is a different story. Again he doesn't really live anywhere, but he does have bases and travels with his triplets, Manic(brother) and Sonia(sister). i hope this isn't too confusing and it answers all your questions. ( Full Answer )

Hedgehogs are not a part of the natural wildlife anywhere in Pennsylvania. With the exception of a zoo or similar business, they are also basically illegal to keep as pets, as well. It's not to say there aren't ANY hedgehogs in Pennsylvania. It's just that what is there is very limited.

Hedgehogs are widespread in New Zealand and you can find them both on the South and the North Island. Their distirbution is of course limited by habitat and food availability. Me myself I found hedgehogs in Macreas Flat, Dunedin, Christchurch, Palmerston North, Auckland. A lot of studies on hedgehog…s were done in the Manawatu-Wanganui region ( Full Answer )

Just about any cage is fine for a hedgehog. However, a hedgehog should NEVER be housed in a cage that has multiple levels that are not blocked off (made to were they cannot fall from the top level to the bottom, as it could easily break their legs!), one without a solid bottom (so that they do not …break their legs), and one that that has a top so that they cannot climb out and fall. If you choose one with slick sides, the sides need to be at least 12" high. Cages that are made for guinea pigs or rabbits usually do well. It should have a floor space of at least 24"x24", and have good circulation. Never place your cage in direct sunlight. ( Full Answer )

They do in domestic situations, but not in the wild. Hedgehogs usually need a high temperature to live in and the weather in Minnesota would be deadly. Their are breeders though that have domesticated hedgehogs in Minnesota.

European hedgehogs adapt to their climate with hibernation . Because they hibernate, they are able to live through cold seasons when they can't get food. When the outside temperature goes below 59 degrees Fahrenheit, they go into hibernation. They sleep from October to April. Their body tempe…rature goes down to about 43 degrees Fahrenheit. Usually their heart beats about 100 times a minute. During hibernation, it drops to 10 times a minute. Their breathing slows down so that their bodies don't need much energy to live. European climates have cold seasons and hot seasons. The hedgehog will hibernate through the cold times and estivate through the hot ones. This is how they adapt. European hedgehogs are mostly hibernators with only a little estivation . ( Full Answer )

Pet hedgehogs acutally typically live longer than other small - animal pets. When properly cared for, they can live as long as 6+ years! Improper nutrition and care, a long with poor breeding are the top causes for short lifespans.

This depends where you live, and your budget. If you live near a breeder, great! You won't have to pay for shipping. If not, there might be pet stores that have them. I know Animal Houses usually do. But I really wouldn't recommend pet shops 'cause sometimes they might not take care of the critters …right. *Use pet shops as last option! If you don't have a breeder near you, you might have to have a hedgehog shipped to you. I would recommend Hedgehog Valley (if you live in USA or CANADA). But shipping costs are high, 200$ at the least. ( Full Answer )

There are 17 species of hedgehog in five genera, found through parts of Europe,Asia, Africa, and New Zealand. There are no hedgehogs native to Australia, and no living species native to North America; those in New Zealand are introduced. Hedgehogs have changed little over the last 15 million years. … HedgeHogs can adapt to their environment quite easily like humans. These are a reasons why HedgeHogs adapt to their environment quite easily. Defense .
Sharp spines cover the back of the hedgehog. If a hedgehog does not feel threatened, the spines angle in a way that allows the hedgehog to be touched. When a hedgehog enters a state of panic or needs defense, the hedgehog curls itself into a ball and extends its spines vertically for protection. These spines cannot be released from the hedgehog in an offensive attack but rather act as a defense mechanism against predators in the wild..
Senses .
The hedgehog relies on its sense of smell above all other senses. By smelling his surroundings, the hedgehog detects familiar objects in its habitat from housing to food. The hedgehog uses its ears and eyes to spot predators. The sense of smell is important to the hedgehog, as it is a nocturnal animal..
Coloring .
In order to blend in with its surroundings, especially rocks and trees, a hedgehog features brown or gray coloring with a light gray belly. Because of the relatively small size, roughly nine inches long and one and a half pounds in weight, the hedgehog relies on its coloring to avoid being spotted by predators..
Habitat .
Hedgehogs are found in Europe, Asia, Africa and New Zealand. Hedgehogs are solitary creatures that make their home in grass or in holes under the ground. A nocturnal creature, hedgehogs patrol at night for food, climbing trees to consume insects and eggs found on the branches. The ability to climb allows hedgehogs to adapt to their surroundings with the ability to both burrow underground for safety and climb trees to escape predators..
Hibernation .
Because of the climate in Europe, hedgehogs enter a state of hibernation to avoid extreme coldness and make up for the lack of food during winter months. Hedgehogs in Africa enter a state similar to hibernation during the dry months between January and March, except these hedgehogs will still venture out once a week to search for food. This ability to hibernate has allowed the hedgehog to adapt to various climates.. ( Full Answer )

"Atelerix" covers 4 different species of hedgehogs - .
Four-toed Hedgehog, Atelerix albiventris .
North African Hedgehog, Atelerix algirus .
Southern African Hedgehog, Atelerix frontalis .
Somalid Hedgehog, Atelerix sclateri These are known as "The African Hedgehogs" and are all found in …different parts of Africa. ( Full Answer )